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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
The temperamental Moon hugs vulnerable Chiron, steadying your 2nd House of Resources and your 10th House of Control.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
These landscapes may feel untamed, temperamental, and raw, but that’s where their romance lies.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Humans and golden retrievers were found to share common psychiatric-cognitive-temperamental loci.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Everyone wants Lucie to find her happy ending…even the handsome, temperamental man calling the shots.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
These landscapes may feel untamed, temperamental, and raw, but that’s where their romance lies.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Humans and golden retrievers were found to share common psychiatric-cognitive-temperamental loci.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Everyone wants Lucie to find her happy ending…even the handsome, temperamental man calling the shots.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
Adjective
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In that spirit, the room forgoes overhead lighting, relying instead on wall sconces and candlelight to keep the atmosphere moody and the focus on dining.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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Head over early or book a reservation—you’ll feel the pull of its moody lighting, Baja-meets-Pacific-Rim menu, and views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The volatile crude oil prices causing retail gasoline prices to swing up sharply have had the same effect on the price of jet fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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That decline often leads to impulsive or overly cautious actions.—
Fazila Shahid,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Just be wise about your investments — avoid impulsive window shopping in favor of researching quality items that increase your quality of life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Waiting in this unpredictable climate, however, could risk paying more or potentially even being priced out of the market altogether.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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His internet connection was increasingly unstable.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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That’s the notion that an ideal cast member will be just emotionally unstable enough to be good television, without actually being dangerous.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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